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The Kotilingeshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the earliest surviving shikhara-style temples in the Kathmandu valley, Durbar Square Royalty Free Stock Photo
Side view of Kotilingeshwar Mahadev Temple which houses a 4-faced statue of Shiva in the form of a chaturmukha linga Royalty Free Stock Photo
   
   
   
   
   
The Kotilingeshwar Mahadev Temple, one of the earliest surviving shikhara-style temples in the Kathmandu valley, Durbar Square
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
The Kotilingeshwar Mahadev Temple built by King Mahindra Malla, dates from 1562 and is located on the north-west of the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, Kathmandu. It is believed to be one of the earliest surviving sikhara-style temples in the Kathmandu valley. The temple's central image is a four-faced statue of Shiva in the form of a chaturmukha linga. Over the tops of each opening are toranas depicting the winged god Garuda grasping and clamping down on nagas.

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